Türkiye’s Railway Transformation: 2028 Goals and Infrastructure Modernization

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu shared his goals for railway infrastructure on social media. The plan includes increasing the capacity of existing lines as well as expanding high-speed train access through technological transformation.

Türkiye’nin Demiryolu Dönüşümü: 2028 Hedefleri ve Altyapı Modernizasyonu

Targeted network length by 2028 17 thousand 287 kilometersIt is set as . In this context, the number of provinces directly connected to high-speed train 11from 27It is planned to be increased to; Thus, approximately one third of the country will have direct access to the high-speed rail network.

Some data regarding existing studies stand out as follows:

  • electrified lines: railway network 7,274 kilometershas been electrified.
  • Signaling: network 8,046 kilometersIt was converted into a signal system.

Ge Future targets not only length increase; It also includes raising operational standards and security. The planned investments aim to shorten travel times by expanding high-speed train connections and strengthen the energy and signal infrastructure of existing lines. These developments point to a period focused on increasing the share of railways in transportation investments.

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